System Report SR-405 EEMER 2014 Fire Protection of Floors onstructed with Prefabricated Wood I-Joists for ompliance with the International Residential ode 1. SIS OF THE SYSTEM REPT n 2015 International Residential ode (IR): Sections R502.1.2 Prefabricated wood s and R302.13 Fire Protection of Floors n 2012 IR: Sections R502.1.4 Prefabricated wood s and R501.3 Fire Protection of Floors n STM 5055-13 and STM 5055-09 recognized by the 2015 and 2015 IR, respectively n International ode ouncil Evaluation Service, LL (I-ES) cceptance riteria for Prefabricated Wood s (14), dated October 2013 (editorially revised February 2014) n I-ES Evaluation Report ESR-1405 2. SYSTEM ESRIPTION Starting with the 2009 I and IR, one- and two-family dwellings are required to install an automatic fire sprinkler system (I Section 903.2.8 and IR Section R313.2). However, not all local jurisdictions in the U.S. have adopted these provisions for the use of sprinkler systems as an active home fire protection system. In May 2010, the International ode ouncil (I) approved the following new fire protective membrane provisions for the 2012 IR (The same wording applies to the 2015 IR Section R302.13): R501.3 Fire protection of floors. Floor assemblies, not required elsewhere in this code to be fire resistance rated, shall be provided with a 1/2 inch gypsum wallboard membrane, 5/8 inch wood structural panel membrane, or equivalent on the underside of the floor framing member. Exceptions: 1. Floor assemblies located directly over a space protected by an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section P2904, NFP13, or other approved equivalent sprinkler system. 2. Floor assemblies located directly over a crawl space not intended for storage or fuel-fired appliances. 3. Portions of floor assemblies can be unprotected when complying with the following: 3.1 The aggregate area of the unprotected portions shall not exceed 80 square feet per story. 3.2 Fire blocking in accordance with Section R302.11.1 shall be installed along the perimeter of the unprotected portion to separate the unprotected portion from the remainder of the floor assembly. 4. Wood floor assemblies using dimension lumber or structural composite lumber equal to or greater than 2-inch by 10-inch nominal dimension, or other approved floor assemblies demonstrating equivalent fire performance. FM NO. SR-405 2014 P THE ENGINEERE WOO SSOITION WWW.PWOO.G 1
These fire protective membrane provisions apply to not only floors but all residential floor assemblies, including all floor trusses and light-gauge steel framing, and less than 2-inch by 10-inch nominal dimension lumber and structural composite lumber. They will become effective when adopted by the local jurisdiction. However, not all local jurisdictions have elected to adopt these provisions. The project designer should consult with the local jurisdiction for code requirements. The purpose of this document is to provide prescriptive fire assemblies for fire protection of floors constructed with prefabricated wood s when the 2012 IR Section R501.3 or 2015 IR Section R302.13 requirements are adopted by the local jurisdiction. 3. METHOOLOGY fter the publication of the 2012 IR, I-ES developed methodologies for determining the equivalency to Exception 4 of the 2012 IR Section R501.3 and 2015 IR Section R302.13 for s, as documented in I-ES 14. Fullscale fire tests at an accredited laboratory in accordance with the standard STM E119 time-temperature exposure are required to demonstrate the equivalency, which is determined by the test duration that is equal to or in excess of the required minimum duration calculated using the methodology specified in hapter 16 of the National esign Specification for Wood onstruction (NS), assuming unprotected solid-sawn 2x10 floor joists, a 3-sided fire exposure, a nominal char rate of 1.5 inches/hour, a load corresponding to 50 percent of the full allowable stress design (S) bending design load, and a bending strength to S ratio of 2.85. The failure of the tested fire assembly is defined by the occurrence of the following conditions, whichever occurs first: a. n individual member within an assembly fails, b. Multiple members within an assembly fail, c. enter span deflection exceeds 1/40 of the clear span, d. The deflection rate of change exceeds 0.10 in./min./ft of the clear span, or e. The deflection rate of change decreases. Exception: Item e does not apply when the decrease in deflection rate of change was not due to a change in the load-carrying mechanism. In addition to the 1/2-inch gypsum or 5/8-inch wood structural panel protection (see FP-01, page 3), this document provides prescriptive fire assemblies for prefabricated wood s that have demonstrated equivalency to Exception 4 of the 2012 IR Section R501.3 and 2015 IR Section R302.13, in accordance with I-ES 14 requirements (see FP-02 through FP-05, pages 4-10). 4. LIMITTIONS a. The prefabricated wood s shall meet the requirements of STM 5055, and be installed and constructed in accordance with the codes, product evaluation reports, and manufacturer's recommendations. b. The fire assemblies shall be installed exactly as prescribed in this document. c. This report is subject to periodic review. The latest version of this report is available for free download (www.apawood.org/resource-library). FM NO. SR-405 2014 P THE ENGINEERE WOO SSOITION WWW.PWOO.G 2
FIRE PROTETION OF FLOS FP-01 Fire Protection: 1/2-inch Gypsum oard ttached to ottom of Flange The following fire resistance design is in compliance with the 2012 IR Section R501.3 and 2015 IR Section R302.13. 1/2-INH GYPSUM TTHE TO OTTOM OF FLNGE (a) Floor sheathing 1/2" gypsum board or 5/8" wood structural panel or 5/8" wood structural panel RWL SPE EXEPTION (b) In accordance with Exception 2 of the 2012 IR Section R501.3 and 2015 IR Section R302.13, floor assemblies located directly over a crawl space not intended for storage or fuel-fired Floor appliances sheathing do not require membrane protection. Floor sheathing UTOMTI SPRINKLER EXEPTION (c) In accordance with Exception 1 of the 2012 IR Section R501.3 and 2015 IR Section R302.13, floor assemblies located directly over a space protected by an automatic sprinkler system do not require membrane protection. Floor sheathing utomatic sprinkler system : Materials and installation in accordance utomatic with sprinkler with the system 2012 and 2015 IR Section R503. : Installation in accordance with Section 4.0 of this report. Maximum 24 inches on center spacing. pplicable to all flange sizes. Minimum web thickness of 3/8 inch. dhesives used shall be as described in the quality manual approved by P. 1/2-inch gypsum board: Materials and installation in accordance with the 2012 and 2015 IR Section R702.3.1 or equivalent. Gypsum board not required to be finished with tape and joint compound; or 5/8-inch wood structural panel: Materials and installation in accordance with the 2012 and 2015 IR Section R503.2 or equivalent. Wood structural panel not required to be finished with wood filler or sanded. utomatic sprinkler system: System in accordance with the 2012 and 2015 IR Section P2904, NFP 13, or other equivalent sprinkler systems. Notes: a. In accordance with Exception 3 of the the 2012 IR Section R501.3 and 2015 IR Section R302.13, portions of floor assembly can be unprotected when complying with the following: 1. The aggregate area of the unprotected portions shall not exceed 80 square feet. 2. Fire blocking in accordance with the 2012 and 2015 IR Section R302.11.1 shall be installed along the perimeter of the unprotected portion to separate the unprotected portion from the remainder of the floor assembly. b. Insulation may be required for energy code compliance purposes. heck with the local building official for specific jurisdictional requirements. c. In accordance with the 2012 and 2015 IR Section P2904, partial residential sprinkler systems are permitted to be installed only when the entire dwelling unit is not required to be equipped with a residential sprinkler system. heck with the local building official for specific jurisdictional requirements. FM NO. SR-405 2014 P THE ENGINEERE WOO SSOITION WWW.PWOO.G 3
FIRE PROTETION OF FLOS FP-02 Fire Protection: 1/2-inch Gypsum oard ttached irectly to Web The following fire resistance design is an alternative to the 2-by-10 dimensional lumber prescribed in Exception 4 of the 2012 IR Section R501.3 and 2015 IR Section R302.13 with demonstrated equivalent fire performance. 1/2-INH GYPSUM TTHE TO WE (a) INSTLLTION REQUIREMENTS T WE HOLES Floor sheathing 1/2" gypsum board 1/2" gypsum board 1/2" gypsum Fastenerboard 1/2" gypsum Fastenerboard Fastener Fastener RWL SPE EXEPTION (b) In accordance with Exception 2 of the 2012 IR Section R501.3 and 2015 IR Section R302.13, floor assemblies located directly over a crawl space not intended for storage or fuel-fired appliances do not require 1/2-inch gypsum board attached to web. Floor sheathing Floor sheathing UTOMTI SPRINKLER EXEPTION (c) In accordance with Exception 1 of the 2012 IR Section R501.3 and 2015 IR Section R302.13, floor assemblies located directly over a space protected by an automatic sprinkler system Floor do sheathing not require 1/2-inch gypsum board attached to web. utomatic sprinkler utomatic sprinkler system system utomatic sprinkler system utomatic sprinkler system ontinued on Next Page FM NO. SR-405 2014 P THE ENGINEERE WOO SSOITION WWW.PWOO.G 4
: Materials and installation in accordance with the 2012 and 2015 IR Section R503. : Installation in accordance with Section 4 of this report. Maximum 24 inches on center spacing. Minimum flange size of 1-1/2 inches thick x 2 inches wide. Minimum web thickness of 3/8 inch. dhesives used shall be as described in the quality manual approved by P. t hole location, fasteners shall be installed 1 inch from the edge of the gypsum board. 1/2-inch gypsum board: Materials (entire length of ) in accordance with the 2012 and 2015 IR Section R702.3.1 (not required to be finished with tape and joint compound). Fasteners: Minimum 1-inch screws (Type W or Type S) or nails installed 1 inch from edges and 16 inches on center, top and bottom. Fasteners may be staggered from top to bottom. utomatic sprinkler system: System in accordance with the 2012 and 2015 IR Section P2904, NFP 13, or other equivalent sprinkler systems. Notes: a. In accordance with Exception 3 of the 2012 IR Section R501.3 and 2015 IR Section R302.13, portions of floor assembly can be unprotected when complying with the following: 1. The aggregate area of the unprotected portions shall not exceed 80 square feet. 2. Fire blocking in accordance with the 2012 and 2015 IR Section R302.11.1 shall be installed along the perimeter of the unprotected portion to separate the unprotected portion from the remainder of the floor assembly. b. Insulation may be required for energy code compliance purposes. heck with the local building official for specific jurisdictional requirements. c. In accordance with the 2012 and 2015 IR Section P2904, partial residential sprinkler systems are permitted to be installed only when the entire dwelling unit is not required to be equipped with a residential sprinkler system. heck with the local building official for specific jurisdictional requirements. FM NO. SR-405 2014 P THE ENGINEERE WOO SSOITION WWW.PWOO.G 5
FIRE PROTETION OF FLOS FP-03 Fire Protection: 1/2-inch Gypsum oard ttached irectly to Sides of Flange The following fire resistance design is an alternative to the 2-by-10 dimensional lumber prescribed in Exception 4 of 2012 IR Section R501.3 and 2015 IR Section R302.13 with demonstrated equivalent fire performance. 1/2-INH GYPSUM TTHE TO SIES OF FLNGE (a) INSTLLTION REQUIREMENTS T WE HOLES Floor sheathing 1/2" gypsum board Fastener 1/2" gypsum Fastenerboard Fastener Fastener RWL SPE EXEPTION (b) In accordance with Exception 2 of the 2012 IR Section R501.3 and 2015 IR Section R302.13, floor assemblies located directly over a crawl space not intended for storage or fuel-fired appliances do not require 1/2-inch gypsum board attached to sides of flange. Floor sheathing UTOMTI SPRINKLER EXEPTION (c) In accordance with Exception 1 of the 2012 IR Section R501.3 and 2015 IR Section R302.13, floor assemblies located directly over a space protected by an automatic sprinkler system do not require 1/2-inch gypsum board attached to sides of flange. Floor sheathing Floor sheathing utomatic sprinkler system utomatic sprinkler system utomatic sprinkler system utomatic sprinkler system ontinued on Next Page FM NO. SR-405 2014 P THE ENGINEERE WOO SSOITION WWW.PWOO.G 6
: Materials and installation in accordance with the 2012 and 2015 IR Section R503. : Installation in accordance with Section 4.0 of this report. Maximum 24 inches on center spacing. Minimum flange size of 1-1/8 inches thick x 1-3/4 inches wide. Minimum web thickness of 3/8 inch. dhesives used shall be as described in the quality manual approved by P. t hole location, fasteners shall be installed 1 inch from the edge of the gypsum board. Maximum fastener spacing shall be no more than 8 inches on gypsum board above and below the hole. 1/2-inch gypsum board: Materials (entire length of ) in accordance with the 2012 and 2015 IR Section R702.3.1 (not required to be finished with tape and joint compound). Fasteners: Minimum 1-inch screws (Type W or Type S) or nails installed 1/2 inch from edges and 16 inches on center, top and bottom. Fasteners may be staggered from top to bottom. utomatic sprinkler system: System in accordance with the 2012 and 2015 IR Section P2904, NFP 13, or other equivalent sprinkler systems. Notes: a. In accordance with Exception 3 of the 2012 IR Section R501.3 and 2015 IR Section R302.13, portions of floor assembly can be unprotected when complying with the following: 1. The aggregate area of the unprotected portions shall not exceed 80 square feet. 2. Fire blocking in accordance with the 2012 and 2015 IR Section R302.11.1 shall be installed along the perimeter of the unprotected portion to separate the unprotected portion from the remainder of the floor assembly. b. Insulation may be required for energy code compliance purposes. heck with the local building official for specific jurisdictional requirements. c. In accordance with the 2012 and 2015 IR Section P2904, partial residential sprinkler systems are permitted to be installed only when the entire dwelling unit is not required to be equipped with a residential sprinkler system. heck with the local building official for specific jurisdictional requirements. FM NO. SR-405 2014 P THE ENGINEERE WOO SSOITION WWW.PWOO.G 7
FIRE PROTETION OF FLOS FP-04 Fire Protection: Mineral Wool Insulation The following fire resistance design is an alternative to the 2-by-10 dimensional lumber prescribed in Exception 4 of 2012 IR Section R501.3 and 2015 IR Section R302.13 with demonstrated equivalent fire performance. MINERL WOOL INSULTION (a)(b) Mineral wool insulation Mineral wool insulation Mineral wool insulation RWL SPE EXEPTION (c) In accordance with Exception 2 of the 2012 IR Section R501.3 and 2015 IR Section R302.13, floor assemblies located directly over a crawl space not intended for storage or fuel-fired appliances do not require mineral wool insulation for fire protection. UTOMTI SPRINKLER EXEPTION (d) In accordance with Exception 1 of the 2012 IR Section R501.3 and 2015 IR Section R302.13, floor assemblies located directly over a space protected by an automatic sprinkler system do not require mineral wool insulation for fire protection. : Materials and installation in accordance with the 2012 and 2015 IR Section R503. utomatic sprinkler system : Installation in accordance with Section 4 of this report. Maximum 24 inches on center spacing. Minimum flange size of 1-1/8 inches thick x 1-3/4 inches wide. Minimum web thickness of 3/8 inch. dhesives used shall be as described in the quality manual approved by P. Mineral wool insulation: Minimum 2.0 lb/ft 3 (nominal) and 3 inches thick mineral wool insulation installed as shown with stay wires, spaced no more than 24 inches apart and no more than 4 inches from ends of batts. Use minimum 15.25-inch x 3-inch, 18.5-inch x 3-inch, and 23-inch x 3-inch batts, when spacing is 16 inches, 19.2 inches, and 24 inches on center, respectively. utomatic sprinkler system: System in accordance with the 2012 and 2015 IR Section P2904, NFP 13, or other equivalent sprinkler systems. Notes: utomatic Floor sprinkler sheathingsystem utomatic sprinkler system a. In accordance with Exception 3 of the 2012 IR Section R501.3 and 2015 IR Section R302.13, portions of floor assembly can be unprotected when complying with the following: 1. The aggregate area of the unprotected portions shall not exceed 80 square feet. 2. Fire blocking in accordance with the 2012 and 2015 IR Section R302.11.1 shall be installed along the perimeter of the unprotected portion to separate the unprotected portion from the remainder of the floor assembly. b. Thicker insulation may be required for energy code compliance purposes. heck with the local building official for specific juristictional requirements. c. Insulation may be required for energy code compliance purposes. heck with the local building official for specific jurisdictional requirements. d. In accordance with the 2012 and 2015 IR Section P2904, partial residential sprinkler systems are permitted to be installed only when the entire dwelling unit is not required to be equipped with a residential sprinkler system. heck with the local building official for specific jurisdictional requirements. FM NO. SR-405 2014 P THE ENGINEERE WOO SSOITION WWW.PWOO.G 8
FIRE PROTETION OF FLOS FP-05 Fire Protection: eramic Fiber lanket Insulation The following fire resistance design is an alternative to the 2-by-10 dimensional lumber prescribed in Exception 4 of the 2012 IR Section R501.3 and 2015 IR Section R302.13 with demonstrated equivalent fire performance FIREREK PROPRIETRY ERMI FIER LNKET INSULTION (a) INSTLLTION REQUIREMENTS T WE HOLES (b) 3/4" eramic fiber blanket 3/4" eramic fiber blanket Fastener (staple) Fastener (staple) RWL SPE EXEPTION (c) Fastener (staple) Fastener (staple) Mineral wool insulation 3/4" Mineral eramic wool fiber insulation blanket 3/4" eramic fiber blanket X ut in ceramic fiber blanket X ut for in ceramic web hole fiber cutblanket for web hole cut In accordance with Exception 2 of the 2012 IR Section R501.3 and 2015 IR Section R302.13, floor assemblies located directly over a crawl space not intended for storage or fuel-fired appliances do not require ceramic fiber blanket insulation for fire protection. UTOMTI SPRINKLER EXEPTION (d) In accordance with Exception 1 of the 2012 IR Section R501.3 and 2015 IR Section R302.13, floor assemblies located directly over a space protected by an automatic sprinkler system do not require ceramic fiber blanket insulation for fire protection. utomatic sprinkler system utomatic sprinkler system ontinued on Next Page FM NO. SR-405 2014 P THE ENGINEERE WOO SSOITION WWW.PWOO.G 9
: Materials and installation in accordance with the 2012 and 2015 IR Section R503. : Installation in accordance with Section 4.0 of this report. Maximum 24 inches on center spacing. Minimum flange size of 1-1/2 inches thick x 2.3 inches wide. Minimum web thickness of 3/8 inch. dhesives used shall be as described in the quality manual approved by P. t each hole location, an X cut that is 1 inch larger than the web hole on both sides of the shall be made in the ceramic fiber blanket to allow the passage of a wire, pipe, or duct. Mei Guo International, LL (US) Firereak proprietary ceramic fiber blanket insulation (entire length of ): Minimum 4.0 lb/ft 3 (nominal) and 3/4 inch thick full width ceramic fiber blanket made of aluminum oxide (l 2 O 3 ) and silicon dioxide (SiO 2 ) in compliance with STM 892 Type III or higher. The ceramic fiber blanket must fill the web space with no gaps and a snug fit within inside faces of the flanges. Fasteners: 7/8-inch staples spaced 16 inches on center and staggered in 2 rows with 1-3/4 inch from both top and bottom of the web, as shown. t each hole location, 4 staples shall be added at 1 inch from the top, bottom, left, and right edges of the web hole. utomatic sprinkler system: System in accordance with the 2012 and 2015 IR Section P2904, NFP 13, or other equivalent sprinkler systems. Notes: a. In accordance with Exception 3 of the 2012 IR Section R501.3 and 2015 IR Section R302.13, portions of floor assembly can be unprotected when complying with the following: 1. The aggregate area of the unprotected portions shall not exceed 80 square feet. 2. Fire blocking in accordance with the 2012 and 2015 IR Section R302.11.1 shall be installed along the perimeter of the unprotected portion to separate the unprotected portion from the remainder of the floor assembly. b. Thicker insulation may be required for energy code compliance purposes. heck with the local building official for specific juristictional requirements. c. Insulation may be required for energy code compliance purposes. heck with the local building official for specific jurisdictional requirements. d. In accordance with the 2012 and 2015 IR Section P2904, partial residential sprinkler systems are permitted to be installed only when the entire dwelling unit is not required to be equipped with a residential sprinkler system. heck with the local building official for specific jurisdictional requirements. FM NO. SR-405 2014 P THE ENGINEERE WOO SSOITION WWW.PWOO.G 10
Fire Protection of Floors onstructed with Prefabricated Wood I-Joists for ompliance with the International Residential ode P The Engineered Wood ssociation is an accredited certification body under ISO 65 by Standards ouncil of anada (S) and an accredited inspection agency by the International ode ouncil (I) International ccreditation Service (IS) under ISO/IE 17020. P is also a testing organization accredited by IS under ISO/IE 17025. P is a recognized testing laboratory by Miami-ade ounty, and a Product Testing Laboratory, Product Quality ssurance Entity, and Product Validation Entity by the Florida epartment of usiness and Professional Regulation. P HEQURTERS 7011 So. 19th St. Tacoma, Washington 98466 (253) 565-6600 Fax: (253) 565-7265 PROUT SUPPT HELP ESK (253) 620-7400 help@apawood.org ISLIMER P System Report is a trademark of P The Engineered Wood ssociation, Tacoma, Washington. The information contained herein is based on P The Engineered Wood ssociation s continuing programs of laboratory testing, product research, and comprehensive field experience. Neither P, nor its members make any warranty, expressed or implied, or assume any legal liability or responsibility for the use, application of, and/or reference to opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations included in this publication. onsult your local jurisdiction or design professional to assure compliance with code, construction, and performance requirements. ecause P has no control over quality of workmanship or the conditions under which engineered wood products are used, it cannot accept responsibility for product performance or designs as actually constructed. Form No. SR-405/Revised ecember 2014/0100